• Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, also known as the Hermes of Praxiteles or the Hermes of Olympia is an ancient Greek sculpture of Hermes and the...
  • The Hermes Carrying the Infant Dionysus at Olympia, which may be an original from his hand, gives an idea of how effectively a master could make flesh of marble.
  • In this article, we’ll delve into the history and mythology behind this sculpture, exploring why Hermes was holding the infant Dionysus.
  • Hermes and the Infant Dionysus is a celebrated ancient Greek sculpture attributed to the renowned sculptor Praxiteles.
  • The statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus was found at the ancient Temple of Hera in Olympia. In Melbourne, you can see this statue at the Hellenic Museum.
  • Discovery of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus. The Greek state signed an agreement with Germany in 1874 for archaeological exploration at Olympia.
  • The statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus was discovered on 1877 but its influential presence makes it a timeless piece of Hellenism.
  • Hermes and the Infant Dionysus. ... The height of the figure of Hermes is 212 cm, with a pedestal - 370 cm. Hermes with the baby Dionysus. about 330 BC.
  • Praxiteles, the sculptor of Hermes carrying the infant Dionysos, was one of the greatest artists during this period, what people called ” The Great Age”.
  • Hermes and the Infant Dionysos. Also called the Hermes of Olympia or the Hermes of Praxiteles. Scholarship is divided over whether this is a Greek original by...